47| SPOOKY TV

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With Spooky Season approaching I thought that I’d share some of the spookier TV series that I have been watching. I won’t mention the obvious TV shows like Stranger Things, Sabrina the Teenage Witch or American Horror Story (but there goes their honorable mention). I am going to share the shows that I feel aren’t getting the hype that they deserve. I’ll keep the list short and sweet—-Maybe this can be a new tradish on le blog? In no particular order…

  1. From you can watch it on EPIX and I’m not sure which other platforms in any. Yes, the lead Harold Perrineau was a part of the cast of Lost. This show got me hooked during the very first episode. It was not a slow burner at all. It’s about a family on a road trip that come across a tree trunk blocking the road. They go another route, and they drive through a town and wind up at the same tree trunk. Confused and questioning their sanity, they take another route, and drive through the same town, and run into the same tree trunk. They crash their RV and the people from the town come to their aid. Although grateful the family just wants to get to their destination, but they soon realize that may not be an option. And that this town holds a lot of secrets.

2. Shining Vale is streamable on Starz. If you enjoyed watching Courtney Cox portray Monica Geller, do not expect any of that, lol. As Patricia she is the complete opposite and I love it. I’ll admit that Pat makes me want to flick her on the middle of her forehead with the reckless decisions that she makes throughout the season. But what can I say? I binged the first season in record breaking time lol. In this series Pat (a published author with severe creator’s block) and her family move into a new older home. Soon Pat realizes that she her husband and two kids are not the only ones residing in the house.

3. Ghosts (USA Version) airs on CBS, on demand and can be streamed on Paramount+. This show is a comedy and such a breath of fresh air. Samantha played by Rose McIver inherits a mansion. She moves in with her chef husband and she has a fall. When she awakens from the fall, she quickly realizes that this mansion is not like anything she’d imagine. It was haunted!

I have also watched many episodes of the Original UK version of this show. But prefer the American one. Why? The cast in the USA version are based on the original with many tweaks. And I enjoy the differences in the American one more. I wonder if I’d feel the same if I’d watch the original version first.

Had you heard of these shows before? Any that you think should be on the list next year? Share it in the comments!

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Love, light, the shadow too—Cin.

47| ITS BEEN A WHILE

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I always battle between what I’ll share and what I won’t, about how deep I want to get on here. But today I felt a push to say “fuck it”. And here I am just getting some things off my chest.

These past few months have been rough! Mentally, spiritually, everythingally (lol). A lot has been going on behind the scenes, some of which not many are privy too. But it is what it is for now. A lot of my personal relationships are… Falling apart? Changing? I don’t know the right adjectives to use. And I’ll be the first to admit that I am a creature of routines, and don’t really enjoy change. I roll with it when it happens. I learn to adapt. Through prayers, tears, sleepy days, therapy l, journaling, reading (and listening to) books and of course the help of my friends and few family members… I get by.

I was recently slapped on the face by the fact that I don’t ask for help. Or don’t like to ask for help? Both. I’ve been witness to the many times that people are quick to remind others of the time that they did X,Y and Z for them. Ive picked up on the tone of voice and how quickly it changes. But I’m working on that. Because no one can do this thing called life without help. Usually the most successful people require the most help.

Anyway, I’m just taking it a day at a time. Okay not today though lol. I am dreading going back to work on Monday. I’ve been out for three weeks due to a surgery that I had. The recovery turned out to be harder on my body than we all expected. And let me tell you, being in bed for almost two of those weeks was rough mentally and on my body. My heart goes out to those that don’t have a choice due to their health or physical limitations. You see that? Yes, I have my low moments, but I always point out everything that I am thankful for in my life. Being out of commission for that long helped me see certain things in a different perspective. I also made a plan with myself and a goal to reach before the end of the year. I won’t share what it is just yet but just know that I will succeed!

So, just know that when you see me out living my version of the good life, know that it was not easy. And know that it was in no shape or form an “overnight success” story. I’ve already told you all it’s taken.

Anyway, enjoy some pictures from the last couple of months:

School is set to start in the next two weeks. My 37th Birthday is approaching. But don’t fret! Summer is until 9/21 lol 😩🫠 That’s what I tell myself. I love Summer days and nights. I hope you enjoy the remainder of this season.

Love, light, the shadow too— Cin.